I took these photos several years ago, but did not post them at the time since there was a possibility of a magazine article. I just ran across them again.

This trailer was at Camper Clinic in Buda, Texas for repairs. I understand that it is currently on a ranch in the area in a permanent location.

It was supposed to have been owned by Howard Hughes, but that seems very improbable. It is a combination of some very expensive outside modifications coupled with some real southern engineering inside. With all of the wood, it has to be grossly overweight.

I believe that's the trailer that was built by Dee Howard at the Dee Howard company here in San Antonio years ago. He passed away a few years ago.

Anyway, the Dee Howard Company specialized in modifying and refurbishing the interiors of large aircraft for anyone willing to pay the price (mostly middle east oil countries) and was located at the San Antonio airport.

I'll show this thread to a friend of mine who used to work there to be sure.

Came across these pics recently,I believe it was built by Dee Howard.I had an experience with this rig in the mid 90's.I was was working for Jim Goode ,the founder of Goode Company BBQ in Houston.He bought this trailer & we made it into a portable fishing camp.It actually pulled very easily with a one ton dually power stroke.if I remember correctly the floor was either pecan or mesquite hardwood.the wallls were cedar tongue and groove.This trailer was very nice when we completed all 40' of it.it had dual bunk beds electric refrigerators,dual roof airs ,hydraulic levellers ,propane generator.The hitch was an upside down fifth wheel with the pin on the truck bed.I hauled this rig all up and down the Texas coast to different fishing sites for Jim..God Rest His Soul as he passed last year.lost all track after I left there in 98. jg